Gui Mei

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Gui Mei (鬼魅)
Alias(es)	Ghost Douluo; Senior Gui; Grandpa Gui
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Spirit Hall; Papal Hall
Occupation/Role	Titled Douluo; trusted subordinate of Pope Bibi Dong
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 8

Background / History

Gui Mei is one of the two Douluo described as absolutely loyal to Pope Bibi Dong, alongside Yue Guan. Though powerful, he is generally assigned matters suited to his standing as a trusted Papal Hall figure rather than ordinary administration 7.

Bibi Dong dispatched Gui Mei personally to Nuoding City after Spirit Hall learned of Li Zha's innate full soul power, twin martial souls, and unusually powerful Flaming-tipped Spear. Gui Mei inspected the spear himself, confirming that its weight and durability surpassed conventional top-tier weapon martial souls 8.

After Li Zha demonstrated that his Undying Lotus Root was connected to his entire body and could rapidly heal injuries, Gui Mei accepted its unusual nature and escorted him to Spirit City for an audience with the Pope 9. During their journey, Li Zha's ambition to use a ten-thousand-year soul ring as his first ring initially shocked Gui Mei, but eventually earned his respect and guidance 9 10.

Appearance

Gui Mei conceals most of his body beneath black robes, giving him an intimidating, ghostlike presence.

• Wrapped completely in a black robe 8
• Has a gaunt face 8
• His soul power manifests as black mist or ghostly fog 9
• Possesses a low, muffled, grating voice 10

Personality

Gui Mei is stern, blunt, and initially difficult to read. He speaks directly, tests others without warning, and can be irritable when his intentions are too easily guessed. Despite his grim demeanor, he is willing to explain matters to Li Zha, recognize exceptional potential, and provide practical support 9 10 21.

He is deeply protective of Hu Liena, whom he treats like a granddaughter. This protectiveness strongly influences his attitude toward Yan: Gui Mei openly dislikes Yan's character and covertly embarrasses him, while considering Li Zha a more suitable person to be around Hu Liena 11 15.

Abilities & Skills

Titled Douluo Soul Power

Gui Mei possesses the strength and mobility of a Titled Douluo. He can envelop others in his soul power for high-speed travel and exert enough force to test the resilience of Li Zha's extraordinarily heavy spear.

• Rapidly transported Li Zha from Nuoding City toward Spirit City using black mist-like soul power 9
• Held and pressed Li Zha's Flaming-tipped Spear into the floor, shattering the ground without damaging the weapon 8
• His presence alone commands immediate respect from Spirit Hall guards and officials 8 11
• Can increase the Flaming-tipped Spear's weight without Li Zha's involvement 11

Fifth Soul Skill: Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts

Gui Mei's fifth soul skill creates a field of black mist and numerous ghostly duplicates. It is primarily a disorientation and mobility technique rather than a direct offensive attack.

• Covers an area of roughly sixty meters in black mist 10
• Produces more than one hundred rapidly moving shadowy figures 10
• Confuses enemies, disrupts vision, and increases Gui Mei's speed 10
• Used on Li Zha as a test and demonstration of a ten-thousand-year soul ring's power; Gui Mei did not intend to harm him 10

Equipment / Items

• Elder Token — Gui Mei gave his own Elder Token to Li Zha, granting free entry throughout Spirit Hall Academy 20.
• Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue — Gui Mei kept a large piece in a wooden brocade box and gave it to Li Zha at his residence 22.

Relationships

• Bibi Dong — Pope of Spirit Hall; Gui Mei is one of her two absolutely loyal Douluo and personally carried out her order to bring Li Zha to Spirit City 7 8.
• Yue Guan — Fellow Titled Douluo and close associate. The two jointly guarded Li Zha while he absorbed Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue, though Yue Guan frequently teases Gui Mei 15 22 23.
• Hu Liena — Treated by Gui Mei as a granddaughter. He is highly indulgent and protective of her interests, including her future soul-ring hunt 11 21 23.
• Li Zha — A talented junior whom Gui Mei personally escorted, tested, guided, and repeatedly favored. He supplied Li Zha with an Elder Token and Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue 8 10 20 22.
• Yan — Gui Mei openly dislikes Yan and targets him due to his character and pursuit of Hu Liena; he secretly increased Li Zha's spear's weight to embarrass Yan 11 15 20.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Escorting Li Zha to Spirit City

Gui Mei arrives in Nuoding City to personally retrieve Li Zha for Bibi Dong. He evaluates both of Li Zha's martial souls, recognizes their exceptional qualities, and escorts him to Spirit City 8 9.

Testing Li Zha's Resolve

After learning of Li Zha's intended ten-thousand-year first soul ring, Gui Mei uses Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts to test his composure. When Li Zha recognizes the test for what it is, Gui Mei reveals a ten-thousand-year soul ring so he can comprehend its power 10.

Favoring Li Zha in Spirit Hall

Gui Mei brings Li Zha into Papal Hall and immediately shows preference for him over Yan. He secretly makes Yan unable to lift the Flaming-tipped Spear, later dismisses Yan's accusations, punishes him for targeting Li Zha, and gives Li Zha an Elder Token 11 20.

Supporting Li Zha's Cultivation Preparations

Although Gui Mei questions Li Zha's ten-thousand-year soul-ring plan, he acknowledges the boy's clarity of purpose. Instead of forcing his own solution, he honors Li Zha's request for Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue and guards him during its absorption 21 23.

Notable Quotes

“Yes. There is a rat that cannot bear the light. No need to mind it.” 9

“Don't worry. I'll compensate you.” 11

“I don't like Yan's character. Li Zha at least has proper character.” 15